YEARLY HIGH
2.3548 HKD
YEARLY LOW
2.0432 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1744 HKD

2018 PLN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.3548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 2.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3116 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2930 to the December average rate of 2.0743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3548 was up 4.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 47,097 HKD
2017 Average 41,411 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 40,865 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,231.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3420
2.0448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.2498, compared to 2.0991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1256 HKD (High: 2.3518 / Low: 2.2262). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 HKD (High: 2.0935 / Low: 2.0579).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1326 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.3173) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4008 (+20.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.3173
2017 Avg (February) 1.9164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3518 2.2262 2.2930
February 2.3548 2.2848 2.3173
March 2.3217 2.2718 2.2974
April 2.3406 2.2374 2.2978
May 2.2106 2.0884 2.1652
June 2.1664 2.0803 2.1279
July 2.1516 2.0767 2.1224
August 2.1496 2.0600 2.1140
September 2.1526 2.1022 2.1232
October 2.1164 2.0436 2.0912
November 2.0875 2.0432 2.0696
December 2.0935 2.0579 2.0743